Operator’s Manual MM23016 Rev.
MM23016, Rev. C MANUAL REVISION HISTORY REV DATE REASON FOR CHANGE - Nov/06 Initial Release. A Jun/07 Included EDACS, Conventional, and P25 operation and updated OpenSky operation. B Sep/07 Included MPE information for motorcycle installations and added antennas to Table 2-1 per RG-AN-0251XX. C Apr/08 Updated OpenSky operation information. Added P25 Trunking.
MM23016, Rev. C TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1 SAFETY SYMBOL CONVENTION.................................................................................................... 9 2 RF ENERGY EXPOSURE INFORMATION ................................................................................... 10 2.1 RF ENERGY EXPOSURE AWARENESS, CONTROL INFORMATION, AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR FCC OCCUPATIONAL USE REQUIREMENTS .............................. 10 2.1.1 Federal Communications Commission Regulations..............
MM23016, Rev. C TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 7.17 7.18 7.19 7.20 7.21 7.22 7.23 7.24 7.25 7.26 7.27 7.28 7.29 7.30 7.31 7.32 7.33 8 4 ADJUSTING DISPLAY AND BUTTON BACKLIGHT BRIGHTNESS................................. 28 STEALTH MODE ...................................................................................................................... 28 7.18.1 Enabling Stealth Mode .................................................................................................. 29 7.18.
MM23016, Rev. C TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 8.4 8.5 8.6 8.7 8.8 8.9 9 DIRECT ACCESS ...................................................................................................................... 46 FEATURE ENCRYPTION DISPLAY....................................................................................... 46 8.5.1 Serial Number ROM (12 Hex Digits)............................................................................ 47 8.5.2 Feature Encryption Data Stream.................................
MM23016, Rev. C TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 9.12 9.13 9.14 9.15 9.16 9.17 9.18 9.11.3 Sending an Individual Call ............................................................................................ 68 SCAT OPERATION ................................................................................................................... 68 TELEPHONE INTERCONNECT CALLS................................................................................. 68 9.13.
MM23016, Rev. C TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 11.1 11.2 11.3 11.4 11.5 11.6 11.7 RADIO STATUS ICONS ........................................................................................................... 85 MESSAGES................................................................................................................................ 86 ALERT TONES .......................................................................................................................... 87 MENU ....................
MM23016, Rev. C TABLE OF CONTENTS Page FIGURES Figure 7-1: System Model ....................................................................................................................... 18 Figure 7-2: Scan Model ........................................................................................................................... 18 Figure 7-3: Typical Display.....................................................................................................................
MM23016, Rev. C 1 SAFETY SYMBOL CONVENTION The following conventions are used throughout this manual to alert the user to general safety precautions that must be observed during all phases of operation, service, and repair of this product. Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in this manual violates safety standards of design, manufacture, and intended use of the product. M/A-COM, Inc. assumes no liability for the customer’s failure to comply with these standards.
MM23016, Rev. C 2 RF ENERGY EXPOSURE INFORMATION 2.1 RF ENERGY EXPOSURE AWARENESS, CONTROL INFORMATION, AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR FCC OCCUPATIONAL USE REQUIREMENTS Before using your mobile two-way radio, read this important RF energy awareness and control information and operational instructions to ensure compliance with the FCC’s RF exposure guidelines.
MM23016, Rev. C 2.2 COMPLIANCE WITH RF EXPOSURE STANDARDS Your MA/COM, Inc. M7200 mobile two-way radio is designed and tested to comply with a number of national and international standards and guidelines (listed below) regarding human exposure to RF electromagnetic energy. This radio complies with the IEEE and ICNIRP exposure limits for occupational/controlled RF exposure environment at duty factors of up to 50% talk-50% listen and is authorized by the FCC for occupational use.
MM23016, Rev. C Install the radio’s antenna (refer to Table 2-1 for applicable antenna part numbers) in the center of the vehicle’s roof. These mobile antenna installation guidelines are limited to metal body motor vehicles or vehicles with appropriate ground planes. The antenna installation should additionally be in accordance with the following: • The requirements of the antenna manufacturer/supplier included with the antenna.
MM23016, Rev. C 2.2.3 Approved Accessories This radio has been tested and meets the FCC RF guidelines when used with the M/A-COM accessories supplied or designated for use with this product. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with the FCC’s RF exposure guidelines, and may violate FCC regulations. For a list of M/A-COM approved accessories refer to the product manuals, M/A-COM’s Products and Services Catalog, or contact M/A-COM at 1-800-368-3277. 2.2.
MM23016, Rev. C 3 OPERATION SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS 3.1 TRANSMITTER HAZARDS The operator of any mobile radio should be aware of certain hazards common to the operation of vehicular radio transmitters. A list of several possible hazards is given: • Explosive Atmospheres – Just as it is dangerous to fuel a vehicle with the motor running, similar hazards exist when operating a mobile radio. Be sure to turn the radio off while fueling a vehicle.
MM23016, Rev. C 4 OPERATING RULES AND REGULATIONS Two-way FM radio systems must be operated in accordance with the rules and regulations of the local, regional, or national government. In the United States, the M7200 mobile radio must be operated in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). As an operator of two-way radio equipment, you must be thoroughly familiar with the rules that apply to your particular type of radio operation.
MM23016, Rev. C 5 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The M7200 mobile is a state-of-the-art radio that operates seamlessly between the 800 MHz frequency band and the 700 MHz frequency band. The M7200 is designed to meet the critical communications demands of public service users and complies with MIL-STD-810F specifications.
MM23016, Rev. C 6 CHANGE OPERATING MODE 6.1 CHANGE FROM OTP MODE To change from OTP operating mode to P25, EDACS, or Conventional: 1. Use display. to cycle through the menu until the “Mode Menu” appears in the bottom line of the 2. Use to choose an available mode. Press MENU and confirm (Y/N) with MENU again. and press 3. Press the MENU button to confirm. 6.2 CHANGE TO OTP MODE 1. Use to scroll through available systems until OpenSky is displayed. 2. The radio transitions to OTP mode.
MM23016, Rev. C 7 OPENSKY OPERATION 7.1 CH721 FRONT PANEL COMPONENTS The front panel of the control head includes a dot matrix display, controls for menu navigation, an emergency button, three pre-set buttons, a Power On-Off/Volume Control knob, and a microphone connector. In addition, the system model control head features a DTMF keypad. Table 7-1 lists all default front panel controls and their functions.
MM23016, Rev. C The buttons on the front panel are backlit for operation in a low ambient light level such as nighttime operation. Some buttons also flash to provide feedback of various operating conditions. In addition, the front panel contains a light-level sensor that samples ambient light levels for automatic display and button backlight brightness adjustments.
MM23016, Rev. C 2. Wait for the power-up sequence to complete, which takes approximately ten (10) seconds. During this time, if enabled for auto registration, the radio is provisioned with a customized user personality designed for the user’s specific needs by the OpenSky network administrator. If this personality contains encrypted talk groups or if the user is authorized for, and intends to use, manual encryption, User Login must be performed.
MM23016, Rev. C 7.5 LOG OFF THE NETWORK The *0## command de-registers the radio. Typically, this is automatically performed when powering down the radio. Using this method, the User ID is remembered by the radio so only the password is needed at next login. Manually log off by pressing *0## (requires System Model). If a user is logged in using encryption features, it is necessary to log off when encryption is no longer required. 7.
MM23016, Rev. C 7.8 RADIO STATUS ICONS Status Icons indicate the various operating characteristics of the radio. The icons show operating modes and conditions (see Table 7-2). The location of icons on the display may vary depending on configuration. Table 7-2: Icons and Descriptions ICON DESCRIPTION Indicates data registration. Volume bars – indicates relative volume level. 7.
MM23016, Rev. C Profile 1 Profile 2 Profile 3 TG a TG d TG a TG b TG e TG d TG c TG f TG g TG x TG h TG y TG i TG z TG = Talk Group Figure 7-4: Personality Structure Example If Global Profile is enabled by the system administrator, the number of available talk groups to scan doubles. 7.10.2 Talk Groups A talk group represents a set of users that regularly need to communicate with one another. There can be any number of authorized users assigned to a talk group.
MM23016, Rev. C 7.11 ALERT TONES The M7200 radio also provides audible Alert Tones or “beeps” to indicate the various operating conditions (see Table 7-3). Table 7-3: M7200 OpenSky Mode Alert Tones NAME TONE DESCRIPTION Call Queued one low tone/two high tones Call Denied three short beeps Grant (or GoAhead) single short beep Call Removed single long low-pitched tone Selective Alert Received four short tones Only played once to indicate a selective alert has been received.
MM23016, Rev. C Table 7-4: Basic Menu Structure Menu Name Radio Displays (top and bottom lines) Usage Notes To/From Dwell Display Engineering Display registration, RF sync and transceiver status codes (Menu may not be Displays radio system connection data. For engineering use. available per radio bit-error rates programming.) and RSSI data Silent Emergency OFF/ON “SilentEmerg” Operating Mode available modes “Mode Menu” Use to choose an available mode. Press MENU and and press MENU again.
MM23016, Rev. C Menu Name Radio Displays (top and bottom lines) Usage Notes See Previous Page Scan Mode current scan mode “ScnModeMenu” Use to turn Scan on and off. Press MENU to return to dwell display. Talk group Lock Out talk group “<” “LockOutMenu” to choose a talk group for locking/unlocking. Press Use MENU to toggle “<” on (locked out) and off. Priority 1 Talk group current priority talk group Use to choose new priority talk group. Press MENU to “Priority2” return to dwell display.
MM23016, Rev. C 7.13 DUAL-TONE MULTI-FREQUENCY Dual-Tone Multi-Frequency (DTMF) is the system used by touch-tone telephones. DTMF assigns a specific tone frequency to each key so a microprocessor can easily identify its activation. The radio supports DTMF with a system model control head (Figure 7-1). This allows for specific tasks such as entering a user ID and password, or selective calling. When a key on the DTMF keypad is pressed, the DTMF tone is played through the radio’s speaker. 7.
MM23016, Rev. C 7.14.2 DTMF Overdial Using the keypad on a System Model, the radio can transmit DTMF tones corresponding to numbers/characters 0 — 9, * and # on the keypad. To overdial numbers/characters, transmit by pressing and holding the PTT button and then, press the corresponding keys (one at a time) on the keypad. 7.15 CHANGING THE ACTIVE PROFILE The radio can store up to sixteen (16) standard profiles, one of which is the currently active profile. To change the currently active profile: 1.
MM23016, Rev. C When stealth mode is on, the radio continues to scan the programmed list of talk groups and the user can key-up on the selected talk group. 7.18.1 Enabling Stealth Mode 1. Using , scroll through the menu until “StealthMenu” appears. 2. To immediately turn Stealth Mode on, press (+) or (-) with . 3. To turn Stealth Mode off, press any button on the radio’s front panel. 7.18.
MM23016, Rev. C 7.21 RECEIVING AND TRANSMITTING VOICE CALLS As soon as the radio completes the startup/login/provision/self-test sequence and registers on the OpenSky network, voice calls from talk groups in the active profile will be audible. 7.21.1 Receiving a Voice Call No action is required to receive a voice call. The display responds to incoming voice calls as follows: • When the dwell display is set to received talk group and the scan mode is Normal or Fixed: a.
MM23016, Rev. C 7.23 INTERCOM MODE The optional intercom mode gives users at multiple control heads connected to the same radio the ability to communicate with each other without transmitting over-the-air. Turn intercom mode on and off using the “INTERCOM” menu as follows: 1. Use to cycle through the available menu items until “INTERCOM” appears in the display. 2. Use to toggle between “On” and “Off.
MM23016, Rev. C The default emergency and emergency-capable talk groups can be locked out if they are NOT in an emergency state. If a talk group is locked out and is subsequently changed to the currently selected talk group, it will automatically be unlocked by the radio so the user can hear calls on the talk group. The radio may be configured so all talk groups are automatically locked out by default. In this case, they must be manually unlocked, if desired. 7.24.1 Lock Out a Talk Group 1.
MM23016, Rev. C Table 7-6: Scan Modes SCAN MODE EXPLANATION Eliminates distractions. No Scan Full communications (transmit and receive) on selected talk group. No calls received from other talk groups. The user can scan all talk groups in the active profile that are not locked out as long as there is demand on the site. Priority (P1 and P2) groups are user selectable. Normal (Default) Receive calls from more than one talk group, if available from the current site.
MM23016, Rev. C 7.25.2 Scanning Priority The following lists the scanning priority order (from highest to lowest): 1. Selected talk group in emergency state 2. Default emergency group in emergency state 3. Selected talk group 4. Emergency capable group in emergency state 5. Priority 1 talk group 6. Priority 2 talk group 7. Other (non-priority) 7.25.2.
MM23016, Rev. C 7.26.1 Manually Dialing a Selective Call (System Model Control Head) 1. Press *8 on the keypad. 2. Enter the number of the radio to be called (e.g., 027-001-0006). If the region number (first 3 digits; 027 in this example) is the same as this radio’s region number, these digits do not need to be entered. Likewise, if the region and agency numbers (first 6 digits; 027-001 in this example) are the same as this radio’s numbers, these digits do not need to be entered.
MM23016, Rev. C 7.27 SELECTIVE ALERT Selective alert messaging is an OTP feature allowing one of up to eight (8) pre-programmed text messages (refer to Section 7.27.3) to be sent from one radio to another. The user specifies a destination radio’s User ID, selects one of the pre-programmed text messages, and then transmits it to the destination radio. The message delivery system adds time-of-day information and forwards the message to the destination (receiving) radio.
MM23016, Rev. C Table 7-7: Status of Selective Alert STATUS MESSAGE DEFINITION Delivering Select Alert message transmit attempt Busy Too busy – Try again Dest Down Receiving radio not logged on – Not registered Not Reg Transmitting radio not logged on – Not registered Delivered Transmission complete Unreachable No response Partial Transmission interrupted 7.27.
MM23016, Rev. C 1. Press the * 9 keys. 2. Enter the telephone number. Ignore dashes/spaces, and precede the number with any required access digits such as a 1 for long distance. 3. Press the # key. 4. Wait a few seconds and then press and release the mic’s PTT button to initiate the call. An initial ring tone plays indicating call initiation. Once the gateway picks up the call, another ring tone sounds. 5. When the caller answers, press the PTT button when speaking and release it to listen to the caller. 6.
MM23016, Rev. C • If the emergency behavior of the active profile is Default, the radio moves to the default emergency voice group of the profile and this talk group becomes the select talk group. The display will alternate between the emergency voice group name and “EMERGENCY” and declaring User ID to indicate that the emergency has been initiated. 7.29.
MM23016, Rev. C • If scan mode is set to “Normal” and the emergency was declared on the selected talk group, the selected/emergency talk group’s name remains in the top line of the display. Audio on the emergency talk group is heard in the speaker/headset. • If scan mode is set to “Normal” and the emergency was declared on a talk group other than the selected talk group, the emergency talk group’s name appears in the bottom line of the display.
MM23016, Rev. C generation are generated automatically by the system and provisioned to authorized users. This process requires that authorized users login to the network and be authenticated. Encryption keys require no manual handling and are never sent “in the clear” over any network interface or air-link. 1. “Pls Login” appears displayed in the bottom line of the dwell display. 2. Login normally using the keypad on a system model control head to enter User ID and Password.
MM23016, Rev. C 7.31 PRESET BUTTONS The front panel contains three buttons labeled A, B, and C. By holding one of these buttons down for approximately three (3) seconds, the following current information is saved to the function of that button: • Selected talk group • Selected profile • Selected priority talk group • Lockouts • Scan mode • Intercom mode Presets are saved and restored to/from non-volatile memory.
MM23016, Rev. C 8 P25/EDACS/CONVENTIONAL COMMON OPERATION 8.1 CH721 FRONT PANEL COMPONENTS The front panel of the control head includes a dot matrix display, controls for menu navigation, an emergency button, three pre-set buttons, a Power On-Off/Volume Control knob, and a microphone connector. In addition, the system model control head features a DTMF keypad. Table 8-1 lists all default front panel controls and their functions.
MM23016, Rev. C Table 8-1: Front Panel Default Controls and Functions PART FUNCTION Power OnOff/Volume Control knob Turn knob clockwise to power on the radio and increase volume. Mic Connection Connection for hand-held, hands-free, speaker-mic, or headset. Turn counter-clockwise to decrease volume and power off the radio. The Emergency button declares an emergency if enabled through programming.
MM23016, Rev. C PART FUNCTION DIS Used to adjust the current display intensity and the keypad backlight level. IND Used to call an individual or make an all-call by selecting the individual call function. 8.1.1 Primary Functions (Quick Access) The secondary function of the SCAN button is to toggle the keypad buttons between their primary function and their secondary function. When the secondary keypad is active, i.e.
MM23016, Rev. C Line 1 shows the currently selected item name (XXXXXXXX) from the list. Line 2 indicates the list (YYY) that the selection is to be made from and the number of the selected item (ZZZ) within the list. (In some cases the information on lines 1 and 2 will be exchanged.) Enter the system selection mode by pressing the SYS key.
MM23016, Rev. C Once the feature has been accessed, all normal menu functions work. The user can scroll up or down through all of the entries. Feature Encryption Display provides the ability to view, in the order displayed, the following: • Serial number ROM data - serial number of the ROM • Feature encryption data stream - used to enable features • Number Fields - defines limits • Features enabled - displays bit fields of enabled features 8.5.
MM23016, Rev. C These number fields show the set limits of the of the user's radio as: • SG# XXX - Maximum number of system/groups combination available • SY# XXX - Maximum trunked system limit • CH# XXX - Maximum number of conventional channels available The user needs to know the limits of his radio before attempting to enable other features. The numbers shown here are for example only. 8.5.3 Features Enabled These numbers indicate which features are enabled.
MM23016, Rev. C FEATURE NUMBER 8.6 POSSIBLE FEATURES STANDARD OR OPTIONAL 33 P25 Common Air Interface Optional 34 Direct Frequency Entry Optional 38 Radio TextLink Optional SYSTEM/GROUP/CHANNEL SELECTION In the following description of SYSTEM/GROUP/CHANNEL SELECTION, the term group is used for both group and channel. ramp control are programmable for The M7200 SYSTEM/GROUP/CHANNEL knob and the maximum flexibility.
MM23016, Rev. C 8.7 METHOD 2: ramp control, If group selection is programmed as the primary function of the select a group by pressing up or down, to scroll through the group list. The display registers the new group name on line 2. METHOD 3: Press GRP to enter the group select mode and follow the selection mode rules detailed earlier. Use the ramp control to scroll through different groups.
MM23016, Rev. C 8.8.3 ProVoice Digital Mode ProVoice digital mode allows the radio to transmit and receive digitized voice signals. These digital signals provide improved weak signal performance and they cannot be easily monitored with a standard receiver. Groups and channels programmed for ProVoice digital operation transmit only digital signals. Private calls cannot be received or transmitted when the radio is in ProVoice digital mode because the radio does not know the cryptographic key used.
MM23016, Rev. C • If Private mode is disabled and a private call is received, the Reply transmission will be in Private mode if the transmission is made during the scan hangtime. If the reply transmission occurs after the scan hangtime, the transmission will be in Clear mode. When operating on a group or channel programmed for private mode, all transmissions will be private transmissions and the radio will receive clear and private signals.
MM23016, Rev. C 8.8.5.2 Transmitting an Encrypted Call 1. Select the desired group or channel. 2. Place the radio in private mode by pressing the OPT button (System Model) or OPTION (Scan Model). If the last state of the radio was private mode, the private mode will be enabled on power up.
MM23016, Rev. C 8.9 MACRO KEY OPERATION Macro key operation permits the user to accomplish a series of keystrokes with a single "macro" keystroke. Up to ten (10) macro keys can be defined, each capable of executing up to twenty (20) keystrokes, to any pushbutton input (i.e., keypad keys, buttons, etc.). Each macro key can be preprogrammed to activate when pressed or when released. A macro key can also be pre-programmed to change the keystroke sequence the next time the macro key is activated.
MM23016, Rev. C 9 EDACS AND P25 TRUNKED OPERATION 9.1 RADIO STATUS ICONS Status icons are indicators that show the various operating characteristics of the radio. Figure 9-1: Typical Display Table 9-1: Icons and Descriptions ICON DESCRIPTION Indicates the EDACS system is in Failsoft™ mode (if enabled through programming). Indicates selected group or channel is in scan list. Indicates selected group or channel is programmed as Priority 1 in scan list.
MM23016, Rev. C 9.2 MESSAGES During radio operation, various messages are displayed on either line 1 or line 2. Typical messages include control channel status information, such as system busy or call denied, or messages associated with the radio's operation, (i.e. volume adjust). These messages are described as follows: Table 9-2: Display Messages MESSAGE QUEUED 56 NAME DESCRIPTION Call Queued Indicates the system has placed the call in a request queue.
MM23016, Rev. C MESSAGE NAME DESCRIPTION WHC=1 Who Has Called This display indicates the number from the Who Has Called list. Individual calls received but not responded to are stored in a Who Has Called list. This list is accessible by pressing the # key and then the INDV key after the Individual call has timed out or the Clear button is pressed. This display is on line 2 and the LID of the caller is displayed on the top line. Currently the list is not implemented and the display will always be WHC=1.
MM23016, Rev. C MESSAGE NAME DESCRIPTION The bank of keys that are going to be loaded when the keyloader loads encryption keys. This is only valid for radios that support VGS, VGE, or DES encryption. It is displayed on line 2 of the display when the encryption keyloader is connected. BANK=1-8 REGR_0x Dynamic Regroup KEY LOAD Displayed on line 1 of the display when the encryption keyloader is connected.
MM23016, Rev. C NAME TONE DESCRIPTION Carrier Control Timer Five short high-pitched warning tones followed by a long low-pitched tone. Key Press Alert A short tone. Page (P25 T Only) Three high-pitched tones. Out of Range One low pitched. 9.4 Sounds if the programmed time for continuous transmission is exceeded. The transmitter will shut down shortly after the alert, interrupting communications. Release and re-key the PTT button to maintain communications.
MM23016, Rev. C An example of the menu item selection process and menu item parameter change is detailed below for the contrast menu item. 1. Press MENU to enter the menu mode. 2. Press the ramp control until the display shows: MENU CONTRAST 3. Press MENU. The contrast menu item is activated and the display will be similar to the following: CNTRST = X YYYYYYYY Line 1 shows the active menu item and its current parameter setting (XXX). Line 2 shows the currently selected system or group name (YYYYYYYY). 4.
MM23016, Rev. C FEATURE Encryption Key Loading Display Current Encryption Key(s) Scan Private Mode Scan Add Scan Delete Scan Add/Delete Last Scanned Channel Recall Home group or channel selection System select External alarm #2 System and group selection DISPLAY Menu item: KEYLOAD Once selected: KEY LOAD BANK = N Menu item: DISP KEY Once selected: SYS KEY, GRP KEY or CHN KEY and KEY = N Menu item: SCAN Menu Item: PRIVATE Once selected: PVT or key light.
MM23016, Rev. C 9.5 RECEIVING A CALL 1. Turn the radio on by rotating the POWER ON-OFF/VOLUME knob clockwise (out of detent). A short alert signal (if enabled through programming) indicates the radio is ready to use. 2. The display shows the last selected or the power up (depending on programming) system and group names. If the radio is unable to obtain a control channel, line 2 shows CC SCAN. 3. Adjust the POWER ON-OFF/VOLUME knob to the desired volume level. 4. Select the desired system and group.
MM23016, Rev. C 9.8 EMERGENCY OPERATION The radio's ability to declare an emergency, clear an emergency, remain locked on an emergency and group, and the emergency audio and display freeze can each be enabled or disabled through programming. When an emergency is declared scanning will stop and will restart only after the emergency has been cleared. 9.8.1 Receiving an Emergency Call When receiving an emergency call from the selected group and system, an alert beep is heard and the BSY indicator lights.
MM23016, Rev. C accomplished by enabling each radio to analyze the signal quality of its current control channel and compare it with the signal quality of the control channel for each site in its adjacency scan list. (The signal quality metric used for the ProScan algorithm is based on a combination of both Received Signal Strength Indicator [RSSI] and Control Channel Verification [CCV] measurements.
MM23016, Rev. C programmed to provide Trunked Priority Group Scan capability, which operates similar to priority scan in Conventional mode. The following is a description of programmable scan features that should be helpful in understanding the Group Scan Operation of the radio: Scan Hang Time - the delay time the radio waits before resuming scan after the push-to-talk is released or after the carrier has dropped a channel. TX Select - the group the radio will transmit on while scanning.
MM23016, Rev. C 9.10.3 Nuisance Delete A group can also be deleted from the scan list, if it is not the currently selected group by pressing (-) with during scan operation while the radio is displaying the unwanted group. The group will be deleted from the system's group scan list in the same manner as if done using the steps above. Deletions performed in this manner will not remain deleted if the radio is turned off and then back on. 9.10.4 Turning Scan On 1. Toggle scan operation by pressing SCAN.
MM23016, Rev. C programmed to ring when an individual call is received. If enabled, the ring begins five seconds after the caller unkeys and will continue until the PTT button, the CLR button, or IND is pressed. Hookswitch functions the same as CLR key in I-CALL, phone call, and menu modes. If a response is made to the call prior to the programmed call-back time-out, the call will automatically be directed to the originating unit.
MM23016, Rev. C The saved call list shows all ten storage locations. If no calls have been received, the saved call list will be empty and the pre-stored list will be available upon entering the individual call mode. When in the saved call list, pressing MENU toggles the time stamp ON and OFF. The time stamp indicates how long ago the call was received. The display indicates this information as HH:MM:SS where HH = hours, MM = minutes and SS = seconds.
MM23016, Rev. C 9.13.2 Sending a Telephone Interconnect Call (Trunked Mode Only) Use the following procedures to initiate and complete a Telephone Interconnect call: 1. To select a previously stored phone number, select phone call mode from the menu, press PHN and ramp control to scroll through the list of stored phone numbers. The selection mode use the rules apply. While in the phone call list, the MENU key will toggle the display between the phone call name and the phone call number.
MM23016, Rev. C METHOD 1: Press and hold PTT while entering the overdial number sequence from the keypad. This method sends DTMF tones during individual, telephone interconnect, trunked group, or conventional channel calls. Anytime the PTT button is pressed and held, the keypad is enabled for DTMF entry. METHOD 2: Press PHN to enter the overdial select/entry mode and follow the selection mode rules to call up a stored number from the phone list or to directly enter the overdial digits.
MM23016, Rev. C 9.14.1 Displays The following will be displayed on the control unit during the various states of data mode of operation. TX DATA Displayed on bottom line of display when the radio is transmitting a data call. RX DATA Displayed on bottom line of display when the radio is receiving a data call. DATA OFF Displayed on top line of display when the radio is in the data disabled state. DATA ON Displayed for two seconds on top line of display when the radio is toggled to the data enabled state.
MM23016, Rev. C temporarily suspended. This mode is normally exited when the pre-programmed time expires; however, the following actions will terminate the scan lockout mode before the timeout is completed. • The CLR (System Model) or CLEAR (Scan Model) button is pressed. • The PTT is pressed. • A group or system change is made. • Enter phone call mode. • Enter individual call mode. • A new emergency assignment has been received. • The PTT is pressed in Public Address Mode.
MM23016, Rev. C or the MENU button has been pressed (the MENU button will override the time-out period), the status is selected and will be transmitted to the site or stored in the radio memory where it can be polled by the site at a future time. If the site receives the status properly, when transmitted or polled by the site, a highpitched tone sounds and the keylight associated with that status will remain lit.
MM23016, Rev. C Pressing and holding the CLEAR (Scan Model) or CLR (System Model) button for 2.5 seconds toggles the user into and out of the dynamic regroup group set. A double beep will sound for entry or exit. The display will indicate REGR_0x where "x" is a digit of 1 to 8 indicating the group when dynamic regroup has been enabled by the user. If the radio is in dynamic regroup and the user selects a group that has not been regrouped, the display will show NO ENTRY.
MM23016, Rev. C 10 CONVENTIONAL OPERATION 10.1 RADIO STATUS ICONS Status icons are indicators that show the various operating characteristics of the radio. The icons appear on the first line of the display. Figure 10-1: Typical Display Table 10-1: Icons and Descriptions ICON DESCRIPTION Indicates selected group or channel is in scan list. Indicates selected group or channel is programmed as Priority 1 in scan list. Indicates selected group or channel is programmed as Priority 2 in scan list.
MM23016, Rev. C MESSAGE NAME T99 ON Type 99 Decode ON Indicates the Type 99 Decode feature is enabled. T99 OFF Type 99 Decode OFF Indicates the Type 99 Decode feature is disabled. PA ON Public Address ON Indicates that the public address function of the radio is enabled. PA OFF Public Address OFF Momentary (2 seconds) indicates that public address function of the radio was disabled. ALRM ON External Alarm Enabled Indicates that the external alarm function of the radio is enabled.
MM23016, Rev. C MESSAGE NAME DESCRIPTION M/A-COM Displayed on line 1 of the display under the revision selection of the menu. The copyright year is shown in line 2 of display at the same time “(c) 2007.” 10.3 ALERT TONES The M7200 series mobile radio provides audible alert tones or “beeps” to indicate the various operating conditions. These alert tones can be enabled or disabled through programming.
MM23016, Rev. C MENU CONTRAST 3. Press MENU. The contrast menu item is activated and the display will be similar to the following: CNTRST = X YYYYYYYY Line 1 shows the active menu item and its current parameter setting (XXX). Line 2 shows the currently selected system or group name (YYYYYYYY). 4. The menu item's parameter setting shown in the display can now be changed by using the ramp control to scroll through the list of parameter values.
MM23016, Rev. C FEATURE DISPLAY PARAMETER SETTINGS COMMENT Scan Add Menu item: SCAN ADD Once selected: Proper scan icon displayed. Scan Delete Menu item: SCAN DEL Once selected: Scan icon goes out. Scan Add/Delete Menu item: SCAN A/D When selected: Toggles through scan selections Last Scanned Channel Recall Menu Item: SCAN ADD Press twice when actively receiving; three times when not receiving. Scan icon displayed. Changes the selected channel to the last scanned channel.
MM23016, Rev. C 4. The radio is now ready to receive calls. 5. When the radio receives a call (and the correct encoding is decoded, if programmed and enabled), it unmutes on the channel and the BSY indicator comes on. 10.6 SENDING A CALL 1. Turn ON the radio and set the POWER ON-OFF/VOLUME knob to the desired volume level. Select the desired conventional system and channel. 2.
MM23016, Rev. C 10.7.2 Tone Encode Transmission In conventional mode, two keys can be defined to be tone encode triggers. If either one of the preprogrammed tone encode triggers is pressed, a pre-programmed tone sequence will be transmitted on the current system and channel. (See Section 10.7 if the emergency key is used.) The TX indicator will light during tone transmission and a beep will sound at the end of the transmission. If enabled, audible side tones will be heard in the radio speaker as well.
MM23016, Rev. C 5. A third press of (+) sets the channel for Priority 1 (P1) scanning and is displayed on line 1. If the P1 or P2 channels are already set and a new channel is then assigned as the P1 or P2 channel, the previously assigned priority channel will change to non-priority scanning. The priority setting selection sequence is set and stops at P1, therefore the channel must be deleted from the scan list by pressing (-) before the channel is set to a previous priority setting.
MM23016, Rev. C 10.11 SQUELCH ADJUST In the conventional mode of operation, the squelch can be re-adjusted in the MENU selection mode or from a front panel key on the keypad that has been pre-programmed. A default value of 9, or any user level between 1 and 16, can be selected using programming software. The user can change this setting either of two ways from the front panel keys.
MM23016, Rev. C enable or disable Type 99 decode. The pre-programmed key light will blink when Type 99 is disabled by the hookswitch. Type 99 decode will continue to be active while the radio's CLR button is pressed. This allows the user to monitor calls and still be alerted when a call is directed to the user. While the user continues to press CLR, the user will hear both calls and all Type 99 tone signals.
MM23016, Rev. C 11 P25 CONVENTIONAL OPERATION 11.1 RADIO STATUS ICONS Status icons are indicators that show the various operating characteristics of the radio. The icons appear on the first line of the display. Figure 11-1: Typical Display Table 11-1: Icons and Descriptions ICON DESCRIPTION Indicates selected group or channel is in scan list. Indicates selected group or channel is programmed as Priority 1 in scan list. Indicates selected group or channel is programmed as Priority 2 in scan list.
MM23016, Rev. C 11.2 MESSAGES During radio operation, various messages are displayed on either line 1 or line 2. Typical messages include control channel status information, such as system busy or call denied, or messages associated with the radio's operation, (i.e. volume adjust). These messages are described as follows: Table 11-2: Display Messages MESSAGE NAME TALKARND Talk-around Indicates the radio is operating on conventional channels in talk-around mode (no repeater).
MM23016, Rev. C MESSAGE NAME DESCRIPTION CHN=1-99 Channel = 1 - 99 Displayed on line 1 of the display. This is a conventional channel index displayed when the group key is pressed. FIX LIST Fixed List The Priority scan list is fixed and cannot be changed using the add or delete keys. FIXED P1 Fixed Priority 1 The Priority 1 scan channel is fixed and cannot be changed using the add or delete keys.
MM23016, Rev. C 11.4 MENU The menu function accesses features that are not available directly from the keypad. The order and specific number of menu items available is configurable through programming. Upon radio power up, the menu item at the beginning of the menu list will always be displayed first. Subsequent access to the menu function will return the last menu item that was shown in the display. To enter the menu mode, press MENU. The ramp control, MENU, and CLR are used during the selection process.
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MM23016, Rev. C FEATURE PARAMETER SETTINGS DISPLAY COMMENT Toggles the mute function ON or OFF to control the audio output from the selected radio. Mute Menu item: MUTE ON, OFF Mute #1 Menu item: MUTE 1 ON, OFF Mute #2 Menu item: MUTE 2 ON, OFF Multiple radio operation Menu item: RADIO ON, OFF Toggles the currently selected radio. Menu item: RADIO 1 ON, OFF Changes to radio #1. Menu item: RADIO 2 ON, OFF Changes to radio #2.
MM23016, Rev. C 11.6 INDIVIDUAL CALLS IN P25 MODE 11.6.1 Transmitting an Individual Call 1. Select the desired P25 system. 2. Select the radio unit to call (callee source ID) from the pre-programmed individual call list or enter the ID number on the radio keypad. 3. Press and hold the PTT. 4. When grant tone is received (if enabled through programming) speak into the microphone. 5. Release the PTT. 11.6.
MM23016, Rev. C 11.7.2 Receiving an Emergency Group Call 1. Select the desired P25 System and Talk Group/Channel. 2. When the radio detects an incoming Emergency Group Call, the radio will sound an alert tone and “RXEMER” will appear in the display. 3. Voice or emergency transmissions will be heard at the receiving radio. 4. To clear an emergency from the receiving radio, perform one of the following steps: a. Change systems. b. Change channels (if not prohibited by programming). c.
MM23016, Rev. C 12 BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING If the radio is not operating properly, check Table 12-1 for likely causes. For additional assistance, contact a qualified service technician. Table 12-1: Basic Troubleshooting SYMPTOM Radio will not turn on. CAUSE No power. SOLUTION Test the connection to the vehicle power supply. If in multiple control head Radio will not turn off. configuration, one of the attached control heads is still powered up. Power off all control heads.
MM23016, Rev. C SYMPTOM Screen displays: NOAUTHM Screen displays: NOSUPRT Encrypted calls cannot be made. 94 CAUSE SOLUTION VNIC authentication of the radio failed. Contact system administrator. The voice authentication security policy is set to only allow authenticated users. Contact system administrator. User not logged in. Log in (refer to Section 7.14.1).
MM23016, Rev. C 13 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE The Technical Assistance Center's (TAC) resources are available to help with overall system operation, maintenance, upgrades and product support. TAC is the point of contact when answers are needed to technical questions. Product specialists, with detailed knowledge of product operation, maintenance and repair provide technical support via a toll-free (in North American) telephone number. Support is also available through mail, fax and e-mail.
MM23016, Rev. C 14 KEYPAD REMAPPING If the keys have been remapped to provide new functions, fill in the following template for future reference.
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MM23016, Rev. C 16 WARRANTY A. M/A-COM, Inc. (hereinafter "Seller") warrants to the original purchaser for use (hereinafter "Buyer") that Equipment manufactured by or for the Seller shall be free from defects in material and workmanship, and shall conform to its published specifications. With respect to all non-M/A-COM Equipment, Seller gives no warranty, and only the warranty, if any, given by the manufacturer shall apply.
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